MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff/prop area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff/prop area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Both rear lower arm wishbone bushes perished
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
DPF light on dash
Offside Front Lower Fog lamp incorrectly fitted
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge
Offside Rear Reverse light not working
Under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to 0mm (4.1.D.1b)
DPF light on dash
Offside Front Lower Fog lamp incorrectly fitted
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge
Offside Rear Reverse light not working
Under tray fitted
Central Rear brake light is not working.
Central Rear brake light is not working.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Side Wall 225/50 R17 Run Flat Tyre (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero Type (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
nearside front plastic jacking point missing
nearside rear plastic jacking point broken
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front plastic jacking point missing
nearside rear plastic jacking point broken
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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VU08 JPO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 2008 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 98,883 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU08 JPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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VU08 JPO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2008.
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